It follows a pilot of SIMPL’s technology at a Georgia HD distribution center.
Association/Buying Group News
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AFFLINK Appoints New VP of Distribution
The new leader has extensive industry experience from HD Supply, Home Depot Pro and the latter’s acquired companies Supplyworks and Interline.
It’s the second announced deal in as many weeks for Hillman, growing its presence in the U.S. Southeast.
Economic Trends
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February Metalworking Machinery Orders Post Expected Monthly Drop, Healthy YoY Increase
Order value continues its considerable year-over-year and year-to-date improvement, whole volume remains flat.
Market Analysis
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Fastenal Points to Market Improvement as its Outperformance Continues
Pricing is still playing a large — albeit decelerated role — in the company’s strong results, while management was upbeat on underlying demand. Get our in-depth breakdown of Fastenal’s 1Q metrics.
Landscape/Hardscape
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SRS’ Heritage Landscape Supply Makes Acquisitions in Chicago, St. Louis
They mark the third and fourth deals Heritage has already completed in 2026, expanding its footprint of 240 locations across 37 states.
Uncategorized
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American Wire Group Private Acquired by Greenbelt Capital
All key members of Miami-based AWG’s management team will remain in their roles.
Safety Products
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Safety Equipment Distributor GME Supply Appoints Former HD Supply Exec as COO
They also had previous leadership roles at The Home Depot, BELFOR and McMaster-Carr.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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Kimberly-Clark Distribution Center Leveled by Fire; 3PL Worker Arrested
A massive fire destroyed a Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario, CA on April 7. Authorities have arrested a contract employee on suspicion of arson, with the facility and its inventory deemed a total loss.
Consumer/Retail
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Lumber Liquidators in Building Materials Distribution Entry
BBB is set to buy Lumber Liquidators parent F9 brands for $150 million, following news of a separate $150 million deal a week earlier for The Container Store and related brands. Get the key details...
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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CBP Updates Tariff Refund Process as White House Expands Metals, Pharma Tariffs
Importers may eventually reclaim even liquidated IEEPA tariff payments as CBP rolls out a phased refund system covering most entries first. The update comes as the Trump administration launches new and revised duties, raising both...
This is the 10th acquisition for Rensa Filtration since 2022.

